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Google PlayBengali-Canadian artist Nashid Chroma has been making art since he was a kid—and that’s led him to where he is today as a visual artist who creates stunning, colourful portraiture pieces filled with botanical imagery.
As a mostly self-taught digital artist based in Toronto, Chroma has paid tribute to some of the music icons he’s inspired by, including Frank Ocean, Kurt Cobain, Drake, Billie Eilish, and more. Part of his intriguing visual aesthetic involves covering his subjects’ eyes with objects such as flowers, which are integrated into his work in a bold, collage-looking style.
As for his preference for creating art digitally, Chroma explains that the medium has its own distinct style and isn’t as easy to work in as some might expect. This is why he makes it a priority in ensuring others see its value: “So I find whenever I can advocate for digital art, I will,” he says. “And if you are able to look into my process and see how much work goes into it, and you can just watch me and you would understand why it is, you know, its own medium and it deserves to have recognition.”
In the latest episode of Northern Clutch, Complex Canada caught up with Chroma to learn about his cultural inspirations, his passion for art, and his upcoming collaborations.
